Meet Antigua, Kamilla, Snoopy & More

Looking to add to your family and do something good for the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter! Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many pets are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to fulfill adoptions.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home in Illinois — many of whom are located not too far from you. In the search for a new friend, consider checking out a local adoption center like Heartland Animal Shelter, where Phineas the cat is waiting patiently. If you aren’t sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you’re a cat person, meet Antigua, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to [email protected].

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• Name: Antigua
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Kamilla
• Species: Dog
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Chocolate Labrador Retriever
• Description: “Kamilla is a 7 month old chocolate lab that we rescued from Texas, and she is stunning! Clearly. But not…” Learn more

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• Name: Snoopy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: “Snoopy is seriously the best. He is like 80lbs of pure mush baby! He is still a young thing, too,…” Learn more

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• Name: Pongo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Dalmatian Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “4 year old Pongo is so super sweet! He is a real gentleman and obviously very striking in the looks…” Learn more

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• Name: Phineas
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Sweet Potato
• Species: Dog
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Description: “Could Sweet Potato be any cuter?! He is a total doll, so gentle and cuddly, so soft and wiggly! We…” Learn more

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• Name: Cindy
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Long Hair
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• Name: Monk
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Marge
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “A note from my foster family: I’m currently in a foster home and doing great. I’m the perfect pet for…” Learn more

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• Name: Twinkle
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Patch
• Species: Dog
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: “2.5 month old Patch is a delightful pup we rescued along with her 6 siblings from a shelter in Texas….” Learn more

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• Name: Nettie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “Nettie is a sweet girl who found herself without a home so Heartland took her in. She is very shy…” Learn more

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• Name: Pancake
• Species: Dog
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed
• Description: “2.5 month old Pancake is a doll! She is a typical curious, playful, and loving puppy. She came to us…” Learn more

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• Name: Candace
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Hans Solo
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Wilburt
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Ace
• Species: Cat
• Location: Heartland Animal Shelter, 2975 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Tank
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lake Shore Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 40, Park Ridge, IL. 60068, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: “Meet Tank. He is 2 years olf and weighs 48 pounds. Tank is a big, playful, lovable guy. If you…” Learn more

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• Name: Ina
• Species: Dog
• Location: Lake Shore Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 40, Park Ridge, IL. 60068, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: “Sweet Ina is 2 years old and weighs 40 pounds. She would be a great addition to a family who…” Learn more

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• Name: Wigglesworth
• Species: Dog
• Location: Community Animal Rescue Effort C Dot Ar Dot E, 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier
• Description: “Please contact C.A.R.E. for more information about this pet. Wigglesworth American Staffordshire Terrier, Born in 2017, Neutered male Greetings! I’m…” Learn more

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• Name: Parfait
• Species: Dog
• Location: Community Animal Rescue Effort C Dot Ar Dot E, 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier
• Good With: Kids
• Description: “Please contact C.A.R.E. for more information about this pet. Parfait American Stafforshire Terrier Mix, Born in 2020, Spayed female Woof!…” Learn more

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• Name: Moby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Community Animal Rescue Effort C Dot Ar Dot E, 4927 Main Street, Skokie, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Extra Large, Male, Mastiff
• Description: “Please contact C.A.R.E. for more information about this pet. Moby Mastiff, Born in 2019, Neutered male Howdy! Moby the Mastiff…” Learn more

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• Name: Luther
• Species: Cat
• Location: Chicago Pet Rescue, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: “Meet Luther! He is about 5 years old, up-to-date on shots, fixed, dewormed, FIV negative, and microchipped. Luther is a…” Learn more

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• Name: Hoppers
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Chicago Pet Rescue, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, French Lop
• Description: “Hoppers is about 8 weeks old. His fur is white with grey spots and brown ears. He is a French…” Learn more

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• Name: Ambrose
• Species: Cat
• Location: Roll Over Animal Rescue Inc Roar, Des Plaines, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Russian Blue
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Ambrose can be a bit reserved when you first meet him, but he is an absolute love. This beautiful boy…” Learn more

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• Name: Gus
• Species: Dog
• Location: Roll Over Animal Rescue Inc Roar, Des Plaines, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed
• Good With: Dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Mr. Perfect! Gus (was Stein) was born in the rescue last March. Through no fault of his own, he…” Learn more

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• Name: Gunther
• Species: Dog
• Location: Perfectly Posh Paws, Mount Prospect, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “If you would like to meet Gunther Fill out an application at Perfectlyposhpaws.org Meet Gunther Hi there, My name is…” Learn more

• Name: Callie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair
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• Name: Lincoln
• Species: Dog
• Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: “Lincoln came to OOTS needing knee surgery and we are so happy to provide him the medical care he needs….” Learn more

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• Name: Noelle
• Species: Dog
• Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Husky
• Description: “Hi I’m Noelle! I am a sweet senior girl who is getting over some recent medical issues, but I am…” Learn more

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• Name: Cheerio
• Species: Dog
• Location: Orphans Of The Storm Animal Shelter, 2200 Riverwoods Road, Deerfield, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Pit Bull Terrier
• Description: “I came to the shelter with extra itchy skin but my friends here have helped me so much to feel…” Learn more

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• Name: Feirro
• Species: Dog
• Location: Border Tails Rescue, Rosemont, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Feirro is a handsome 11 month old lab mix. He is very sweet and loves everyone! He is heart worm…” Learn more

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• Name: Jax
• Species: Dog
• Location: Border Tails Rescue, Rosemont, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Jax is a super handsome guy! He is a 1 year old black lab mix. If you are interested in…” Learn more

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• Name: AJ
• Species: Dog
• Location: Border Tails Rescue, Rosemont, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “AJ is a handsome guy with one brown & one blue eye. He is a super sweet and spunky guy…” Learn more

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• Name: Scooby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Border Tails Rescue, Rosemont, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Beagle Mountain Cur Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Scooby is a handsome 1.5 year old. He is 48 pounds and a serious angel. He loves everyone & everything!…” Learn more

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• Name: Amos
• Species: Dog
• Location: Border Tails Rescue, Rosemont, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Boxer
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Amos is a handsome 11 month old boxer mix. He is sweet and spunky and looking for his forever home….” Learn more

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• Name: Starla
• Species: Dog
• Location: Chicagoland Lab Rescue, Highland Park, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: “Meet Starla. She is a 3 yr old female lab mix. We are not sure of her mix. She is…” Learn more

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• Name: Keyokie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Keyokie is a lovable guy who gets along with everyone and anyone. He is well tempered and very patient with…” Learn more

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• Name: Sprout and Muffin
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Medium Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Spout (black and white) and Muffin (white) a 12-week old sister pair. Sprout, looks like an old man, with…” Learn more

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• Name: Mittens and Gnocchi
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Mittens (torti mama) Gnocchi (white f). Gnocchi is a sweet 12-week old kitten who loves to be held, loves…” Learn more

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• Name: Jam and Chickpea
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Jam (torti f) and Chickpea (white m) a 12-week old brother-sister pair. Jam is the smallest kitten in the…” Learn more

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• Name: Avocado and Tootsie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “Meet Avocado (grey f) and Tootsie (brown m) a 12-week old brother-sister duo who love toys, affection, and meat tubes….” Learn more

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• Name: Simba, Zazu, Mufasa
• Species: Cat
• Location: Paws And Claws Rescue Inc, Evanston, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “These three pees in a pod are ready to find their forever home… together! Mufasa, Simba, and Zazu are ten-week-old…” Learn more

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• Name: Simone
• Species: Dog
• Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “Oooh la la, c’est belle! For those of you who don’t speak fancy, we’re saying that Simone is one pretty…” Learn more

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• Name: Alana
• Species: Dog
• Location: Chicago Canine Rescue, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “Alana, affectionately known as “Nubs” to her foster family, is looking for a perfect forever home! Alana is a very…” Learn more

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• Name: Blueberry and Muffin
• Species: Cat
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Calico Mix
• Description: “– The cat adoption fee is $150 and benefits the rescued pets of Red Door Animal Shelter. Prior to adoption,…” Learn more

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• Name: Key Largo
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, American
• Description: “This energetic fellow is always on the move. He’s also very curious and enjoys attention.” Learn more

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• Name: Blitzen
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Lilac
• Description: “Blitzen is a gentle giant that calm and friendly. This poor bun was rescued from outside and has a little…” Learn more

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• Name: Comet
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Lilac
• Description: “This gorgeous boy is very gentle and curious. He has a calm demeanor and will happily accept pets.” Learn more

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• Name: Aruba
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, English Spot
• Description: “Aruba is a young guy who hasn’t grown into his ears yet. He is super sweet, playful and enjoys attention…” Learn more

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• Name: Opie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Cats
• Description: “– The cat adoption fee is $100 and benefits the rescued pets of Red Door Animal Shelter. Prior to adoption,…” Learn more

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• Name: Castiel
• Species: Cat
• Location: Red Door Animal Shelter, 2410 W Lunt Ave, Chicago, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: “– The cat adoption fee is $100 and benefits the rescued pets of Red Door Animal Shelter. Prior to adoption,…” Learn more

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• Name: Autumn
• Species: Cat
• Location: The Buddy Foundation, 65 W. Seegers Rd., Arlington Heights, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: “Autumn is an attractive female tortie. She was brought to Buddy when her owner moved away and abandoned her. She…” Learn more

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• Name: Sandy
• Species: Dog
• Location: The Buddy Foundation, 65 W. Seegers Rd., Arlington Heights, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Labrador Retriever
• Description: “Sandy is new to the Buddy Foundation and as such little is known of her personality. As soon as we…” Learn more

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• Name: Vienna
• Species: Dog
• Location: Almost Home Foundation, PO Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Terrier Mixed Breed Mix
• Description: “We’re Dani’s puppies and ready to find our forever families. We were born on 11/6/2020. Our mom, Dani, appears to…” Learn more